AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOil & Governance: IEEFA says Guyana still hasn’t completed its first audit of ExxonMobil’s 1999–2017 expense claims, leaving about US$1.6B at stake and raising questions about the state’s ability to scrutinise the oil deal. Gas-to-Energy Oversight: AFC leader David Patterson is urging an investigation into reports of defective foundation works at the Wales Gas-to-Energy project, warning that moving ahead without fixes could be dangerous. Hospitals in Arbitration: VAMED has moved to international arbitration over alleged non-payment for the Guyana Pediatric and Maternal Hospital and the New Amsterdam Hospital Campus; the Government rejects the claims and says delays and non-compliance were documented. Housing & Land: Government says it will clear a major housing backlog, while fresh “no excuse” messaging targets squatting and pushes legal pathways to homeownership. Energy Workforce: Turkish powership Karpowership launches a trainee and internship programme to build local skills for power generation operations. Bauxite Deal: First Bauxite confirms Strategic Bauxite has acquired it, promising continuity during the ownership transition. Transport & Connectivity: New and upgraded airstrips are planned for Arau and Kaikan in Region Seven to improve hinterland travel and goods movement. Maritime Security: Guyana reiterates its push to protect the integrity of the Guyana flag and strengthen the ship registry against fraudulent activity. Education Integrity: CXC scraps SBAs for several subjects and shifts assessment for many non-practical areas to supervised Paper 032 amid AI concerns.
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